“We must continually cultivate our relationships with elected officials, cities and municipalities to ensure the HBA can successfully affect pro-housing and housing affordability legislation across our six-county region and, in partnership with tab, at the state level.”
​— Joe Fowler, JHF Homes & 2020 HBA Board President ​

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Advocacy
One of the most important benefits of HBA Membership is Advocacy. The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin is your voice and advocate at the city, county and state levels. We work tirelessly to ensure that the regulatory environment in the greater Austin area encourages growth and development. Whether it’s working on an ordinance, testifying at city council — we are here to represent YOU!  Donations to the HBA’s HomePAC and Issues Fund help ensure the HBA has the political clout necessary to make a difference in the election process so consider making a donation today.

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MOre about Issues Fund

more about HomePAC

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Counties Served

Cities Represented

Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis and Williamson ​

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Resources

Meeting & Forum Recordings

Austin American Statesman
​Austin Chamber of Commerce
Austin Monitor
Community Impact
Texas Tribune

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Award-winning Advocacy Work
The HBA was recognized in both 2019 and 2020 for its outstanding advocacy efforts with an award of excellence from the executive officers council of the national association of home builders.

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Get Involved!

The HBA has many councils and committees that focus on Government Relations and Advocacy work. Some are open to all members while others are limited to specific types of Associate or Builder Members.

Government Relations Committee (GRC)
The Government Relations Committee is a select committee of Association Member builders, developers, engineers, land use attorneys and others who serve as the “strike force” of the HBA. The GRC helps develop and implement the HBA’s policy positions on current and potential issues. GRC Members meet monthly and are directly involved with the HBA’s advocacy efforts. Appointment only, via the Board. Request Information
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Developers Council (DC)
The Developers Council advocates and educates for land development issues affecting Members, and policies that influence them such as annexation, HOAs, platting, infrastructure development, impact fees, engineering and more.  Most of the DC’s work is focused in the communities surrounding Austin, including both cities and counties.  The DC meets quarterly and is free to join, but its membership is limited to certain types of Builder and Associate Members. JOIN

Infill Builders Council (IBC)
The Infill Builders Council advocates and educates on infill issues affecting HBA Members, such as affordability and sustainability, and the codes and policies that influence them. The IBC focuses primarily on issues in the City of Austin, where Members work directly with city departments such as Development Services Department, Austin Water Department, Austin Energy and others, to help improve the development process. The IBC is very involved with the rewrite of Austin’s land development code. The IBC meets quarterly, is free to join and open to all HBA Members. JOIN

Volume Builders Council (VBC)
Volume Builders Council is comprised of Builder Members who construct 100+ units in the Austin-MSA.  The VBC holds quarterly, roundtable discussions between construction managers and building officials from across central Texas. 

​At these meetings, the VBC discuss new code adoptions, best practices across cities and other issues that builders might be experiencing in the field. This group also mobilizes for various issues in the area to push for positive regulatory changes that benefit our entire industry.  Membership in the VBC is free to join, but is limited to certain types of Builder and Associate Members. JOIN

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Want to know more about Government Relations at the HBA?
​Contact Senior Director of Government Relations, David Glenn at 512-982-9175 or David@hbaaustin.com.

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